Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve, Long Grove, IL

Buffalo Creek Forest Preserve spans over 1,200 acres in northwest Lake County, providing Long Grove residents with direct access to extensive trail networks for hiking, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing. The preserve features a 4.5-mile main trail system, including a 1.2-mile accessible loop around Buffalo Creek Reservoir, where anglers can fish for bass, bluegill, and northern pike from designated shoreline areas. Equestrian facilities include a dedicated parking area with horse trailer access and a network of bridle paths. The preserve also maintains a dog-friendly off-leash area and a 14-acre model airplane field. Visitors can access the preserve via the main entrance at 22025 North Old McHenry Road, with additional trailheads at the Lake County Forest Preserves' Buffalo Creek facility. The preserve's oak woodlands, wetlands, and prairies create a natural buffer between residential areas and the surrounding suburban landscape, while its location near Route 22 and Route 83 provides convenient access to shopping and dining in nearby Long Grove and Vernon Hills.

Biking Paths Cross-Country Skiing Fishing Hiking Paths Parking Picnic Area Restrooms

Location

City Long Grove

State Illinois

Averages

Taxes $11,463

House $518,300

Townhouse –

Condo $375,686